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Abstract
We present VAMOS (Variable Amplitude Module Orthogonal Slider), a novel two-motor hexapedal robot that is able to walk and turn with arbitrary curvature. The VAMOS walking mechanism is based around a Variable Amplitude Module (VAM), a compact and modular gearbox that produces reciprocating sinusoidal output of continuously variable amplitude. The inputs to the VAM are a drive motor, rotating at a constant speed, and a single control input for changing the output amplitude. Unlike other methods for amplitude modulation, the VAM does not require modulation of the main drive input and we can therefore operate it at peak efficiency thoughout the gait cycle. As demonstrated by VAMOS, the VAM provides a versatile building block for biomimetic robotic gaits.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1055-1061 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 23 Jan 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2017 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Tactile Action Perception
Keywords
- Mechanism Design of Mobile Robots
- Multilegged Robots
- Hexapod, Gait Modulation
- Biologically-Inspired Robots
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EPSRC Fellowship - Soft robotic technologies for next generation bio integrative medical devices
Rossiter, J. M. (Principal Investigator)
1/10/15 → 31/03/21
Project: Research
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Copy of Wearable soft robotics for independent living
Rossiter, J. M. (Principal Investigator)
1/07/15 → 31/12/18
Project: Research